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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 379.28 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 379.28 and 144.79 is: 217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 379.28 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/379.28 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 379.28 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 54,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,915.36/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.07

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